Barnes 62gr Grenade big enough for coyotes?

tpcollins · March 7, 2009, 04:09 PM

My step-son just bought a .243 1-10" barrel for his Encore and I thought I'd make him some reloads for his birthday. He liked the You-Tube video of groundhogs exploding using the Barnes Grenade but at 62 grains are they big enough for coyotes? Seems like they blow up prior to any meaningful penetration but someone hear probably knows for sure. I use the 70gr Nosler BT for myself. Thanks.

Tex S · March 7, 2009, 04:51 PM

I think it would tear a yote up.

IllinoisCoyoteHunter · March 8, 2009, 10:28 PM

Plenty big for a 'yote. What a great birthday present. Two thumbs up man!!!

You gonna get him a brand new FoxPro Digital caller too!!! Ohh c'mon...there cheap...

March 7, 2009, 04:09 PM	#1
tpcollins Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 558	Barnes 62gr Grenade big enough for coyotes? My step-son just bought a .243 1-10" barrel for his Encore and I thought I'd make him some reloads for his birthday. He liked the You-Tube video of groundhogs exploding using the Barnes Grenade but at 62 grains are they big enough for coyotes? Seems like they blow up prior to any meaningful penetration but someone hear probably knows for sure. I use the 70gr Nosler BT for myself. Thanks.

March 8, 2009, 10:28 PM	#3
IllinoisCoyoteHunter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2008 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,527	Plenty big for a 'yote. What a great birthday present. Two thumbs up man!!! You gonna get him a brand new FoxPro Digital caller too!!! Ohh c'mon...there cheap... __________________ ~~IllinoisCoyoteHunter~~ ~NRA LIFE MEMBER~ ~NRA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR~

March 7, 2009, 04:51 PM	#2
Tex S Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TEXAS Posts: 909	I think it would tear a yote up.